Special Education Teacher (Master's Level) - Albany CloverPatch

10 Center for Disability Svcs Inc; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Disability Services in Albany is seeking a Preschool Special Education Teacher for our CloverPatch school. You will develop and implement IEP-based lesson plans and collaborate with a classroom team to support students’ growth.

Requirements include NYS Initial Certification in Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities or Special Education, a Master’s degree in Special Education, ability to lift 50 pounds, and a plan to complete the Master’s if currently in progress.

Qualifications

• Initial NYS Certification in Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities Birth – Grade 2 or Special Education required.
• Permanent Master’s degree in Special Education required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree may be hired initially and complete their Master’s within five years as allowed by NYS.

Responsibilities

• Develop students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Develop and implement lesson plans incorporating goals from each student’s IEP.
• Implement and monitor behavior and classroom management plans.
• Adhere to established daily schedules and adjust as needed.
• Maintain communication with classroom team, parents and program directors regarding student progress.
• Reinforce appropriate student behavior using progressive discipline techniques.
• Establish and monitor clear expectations for students and staff.

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education

Initial NYS Certification in Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities Birth – Grade 2 or Special Education

Job description

Where people get better at life! Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future. The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support. For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere. We are searching for a full-time Preschool Special Education Teacher to join our Albany CloverPatch school!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing students’ Individualized Education Plans
• Develop and implement lesson plans incorporating goals/objectives from all disciplines of each student's IEP.
• Implements and monitors behavior and classroom management plans/techniques when necessary
• Develops and adheres to an established daily schedule making daily modifications/adjustments as required
• Maintains communication with classroom team, parents and program directors regarding students\' performance
• Develops lesson plans incorporating the IEP goals and objectives for each student
• Reinforces appropriate student behavior by utilizing progressive discipline techniques
• Establishes communicates and monitors clear expectations for both students and classroom staff

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Initial NYS Certification in Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities Birth – Grade 2 or Special Education
• Permanent Master’s degree in Special Education
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds independently
• This position requires a Master’s degree; however, candidates with a Bachelor’s degree may be hired initially, as New York State allows individuals with an Initial Certification to teach while completing their Master’s degree within a five-year timeframe.

At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Compensation Range: $60,508.50 - $69,147.00

For over 80 years, the Center for Disability Services has served as a trusted community leader, providing innovative programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities here in the Capital Region and North Country. We are committed to empowering individuals to lead full, independent lives, and have served over 12,000 people to date. At the Center, we firmly believe that no job is too small when it comes to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. As a team, every employee plays an integral part in our mission to empower individuals and promote independence. Whether you\'re directly involved in patient care, coordinating programs, managing operations, or providing essential support, your contribution is vital to creating a brighter and more accessible world for those we serve. Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.